8:00 am to 5:00 pm-$330. As a teacher, I seek to honor the diversity of students interests, backgrounds, identities, and learning needs. At A Glance. She likes to spend time outdoors, on the beach and trying new food. Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Community Event, Alumni Spotlight featuring Morgan Phillips-Spotts, Everyone Deserves to be the Main Character. Meet our Quaker School Faculty & Staff | United Friends School 215-538-1733 1018 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA 18951 Calendar & Events News About UFS Life at UFS Our Program Admissions Apply Support Prior to joining the VBFS family, Jamie worked as the Operations Coordinator for Community Action Works, a Boston-based nonprofit organization focused on confronting those who are polluting and harming the health of New England communities. Brianis originally from the Boston area. Lisette has been a Special Education teacher since 1984. K-8 PE Teacher, Steve Fragleasso (pr: frag-lee-AH-so) joined the Friends School team in January this year, bringing the joy of outdoor education to our students. While 1st grade is a new adventure for her, she is thoroughly enjoying being a part of an incredible lower school team! Now as the VBFS Librarian, she hopes to instill that same love and passion for reading in each and every Friends School student. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends . She is married and has two beautiful daughters, Emily and Valeria. She moved to Virginia Beach two years ago from Northern Virginia, where she grew up. Middle School, Teacher Prep Most of my teaching has been in bilingual, elementary education, but I've also taught high school and community college. Makai attended D.C. Public Schools until she began high school at Sidwell Friends School. Whats your favorite kind of music, favorite band, book, movie, food you pick? Friends is one of twenty-two schools that are Leading Partner Schools of the GEBG Global Student Dialogues program, and are helping to design and shape the curriculum. Degrees: M.S. Maritza Sutyak joined VBFS in 2019 as the Extended Day Specialist and Kindergarten Assistant. Boulder, CO 80303, NORTH Campus: Speech Pathology and Audiology and Human Services Counseling, Old Dominion University. Roy is a certified Elementary Pre-Kindergarten through Sixth Grade teacher in Virginia, and comes to VBFS with seven years of teaching experience and over twenty years of experience working with children in many different facets.. From beginning his career as a camp counselor at Camp Swamp in Georgia, to teaching at a local Montessori school and Old Donation School, his diverse and unconventional background allows Roy to be able to craft his teaching style that is relational, creative, and well-rounded. Something went wrong. Ceramics & Art / Technology Assistant. Marissa loves working with young children and believes that children learn best through active exploration. enquiries@friends.tas.edu.au, The Friends School Incorporated Trading as The Friends School CRICOS Registration Number 00477G ABN 34 682 819 626. What do you think will be interesting, fun or challenging about your job at Friends School? I am looking forward to making strong connections and collaborating with the rockstar preschool team! I wholeheartedly believe that teaching is what I was meant to do and I am incredibly excited to be at Friends to start my journey. Each staff member and teacher is committed to the overall wellbeing and growth of Friends School. In 1981, I started on a career path that has led me to Friends School. The program is thriving and we are thrilled that Sarah was patient in waiting to show all the work she has put into the First Adventure's program! Kaleigh is our new Learning Specialist for the 21-22 school year! Gabby loves working with children of all ages as they truly brighten her day, but she's especially fond of seeing the growth in concepts as middle schoolers move through the years. 5 years old to 6 years old Theme Weeks. Carolina Friends School actively strives to be a community of staff, students, and families of diverse backgrounds. Geometry, Algebra and problem solving are her favorite math concentrations and her goal at Friends School is to help change children's attitudes towards math by growing their confidence in the subject. She worked as the Assistant Director and Director at a Montessori school locally for over 8 years and also a teacher at Baylake Pines for 29 years. Friends School teachers and staff bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom to their classrooms and departments. A highlight of her early career was having Queen Elizabeth visit her classroom in Miami to showcase her English as a Second Language students and curriculum. As a Friends School parent, her daughter Courtney graduated in 2015. Learn a little bit more about him in this brief interview. Proudly created by LLDCPX on Wix.com. Malori-Naomi is an early childhood educator who has been teaching for the past 5 years. Special Education George Mason University; Autism Spectrum Disorders Cert. Summer Fun at Friends is a unique summer . We thank those staff leaving us for their dedicated service to the School and wish them joy and happiness in a new chapter in their lives. Teacher Dee is a strong advocate of Social Emotional Education and believes strong social skills are essential to academic and life success. While being a stay-at-home mom, Sarah became Secretary of a local chapter "mom's club", and eventually was voted President. She believes in lifelong learning and in cherishing each others experiences. Boulder, CO 80301, Email: At the start of Term 1 2020, we look forward to welcoming new staff throughout the School. Carolina Friends School includes three Early Schools for ages 3-6 (one on main campus, one in Durham by Duke University, and one in Chapel Hill by UNC); a Lower School (equivalent to grades 1-4); a Middle School (equivalent to grades 5-8); and an Upper School (grades 9-12). Malori-Naomi is an Urban Teachers alumnae and believes in teaching the whole child her goal in education is to work towards creating more equitable and joyful learning spaces. Our faculty and staff make up the culture of our school, while our Board of Trustees are dedicated to helping our school attain its goals. Ive taught at Friends School since 1989. Degree: B.A in Science, University of California at Santa Barbara, Environmental Studies, Degree: AS in Physical and Recreation Education from The Callao National University. My journey to Friends has been a decade-long one during which I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as well as gifted and talented students K-5. We encourage everyone, Come meet and chat with the new incoming Head of S, BUDDY DAY!!! Friends values in community and compassion was exactly what I was looking for in a school to begin my journey as a teacher. Ngoc enjoys spending time with herlovedones and buying cute things. Discover how our dedicated faculty guide our students through their academic journey in the Lower School. Prior to the Manor Schools, Nicolette was a tenured K-6 educator in the Chula Vista, CA school district where she taught multiple grade levels to diverse groups of students each year. They deserve to think of themselves as the main characters, worthy of a cover, and not just a side character or comic relief. She also loves teaching about Hispanic culture and helping them connect with Spanish speaking countries in ways that are meaningful and relatable to them. Military and families with multiple siblings enrolled in the program will receive a 5% discount. When the academic "fit" of a school matches a student's personality and goals, the sky's the limit. I am so excited to be a part of a learning community which promotes connection and has students work through topics and questions that are relevant, leading to a Friends School graduate who sees themself as an agent of change. Dear members of the MIT community and friends, It has been an exciting and eventful start to the year for our engineering community. His daughter Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith, a successful activist mural artist, found a welcoming and supportive educational home at Wellsprings and graduated in 2008. Middle School, Teacher Prep Open a new door and explore an opportunity with Friends Academy where we commit to the highest standards of learning and living. Her favorite subject to teach is math because it involves other disciplines such as phonics, the alphabet, sounds, and correct formation of letters and numbers. Prior to coming to the Friends School, she worked as a teacher with children ages 2-6 at Woods Creek Montessori. A. James Madison University. When I was 26, I attempted to hike the Colorado Trail solo only a few months after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Leadership & Committees - The Friends' School Leadership & Committees Home About Us Governance Leadership & Committees Libraries There are three libraries in the School: one in Morris, one in the High School and one in Clemes. MS (Language Arts), G8 Homeroom, Lead Classroom Teacher B.S. She moved to Virginia Beach from New York; and worked 25 years for Lillian Vernon as a Supervisor, Manager of Quality Call handling, and 2 years as an accounting associate for an Apartment Community. EAL/D Teacher. John joined the Board in October 2017. Maestra's methods of teaching often involve student's full body participation in the learning, which makes her classroom active and fun and also imprints the new knowledge. Teaching at Friends gives her an opportunity to share her love of math while also advocating for students' social and emotional development. Faculty & Staff; Mission. Maestra Kate became a teacher in order to share her love of speaking the Spanish language; knowing another language is empowering and broadens horizons tremendously. Sandy Spring Friends School SSFS is a progressive, coed, college preparatory Quaker school serving students from Preschool (age 3) through 12th Grade, with optional 5- and 7-day boarding programs in the Upper School. To help other high school students gain similar benefits, John has been an enthusiastic supporter of Wellsprings since its founding in 1994. Degree: A.S., Early Childhood Education, Tidewater Community College, Anticipated December 2022 graduation with a B.S in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth College. Roberta is the best Office Manager around. Tieshia comes to VBFS from Courthouse Montessori School where she was the lead Toddler Teacher for 18 years. Berna is a strong advocate for equity in education and has served as a trainer, presenter, board member, and facilitator for various non-profit organizations, including the District of Columbia Association for the Education of Young Children (DCAEYC), and has taken part in a workgroup for NAEYC initiative Power to the Profession. Job Overview: Middle School Teachers promote classroom community, deliver Montessori lessons, create and sustain a beautiful classroom environment, support the individual and collective needs of the students . Starting his career in Marylandwith positions at Georgetown Preparatory School in residence life and Montgomery Blair High School as a 10th and 11th grade English teacher, Mike learned early on that regardless of a school's age, size, or reputation, it's all about the "fit." Previously, for five years, Maritza was a swim instructor teaching students ages one to twelve and coached volleyball for three years. We encourage substantial professional development for teachers and administration on and off campus. He has also joined the VBFS Diversity Committee! When Max is not teaching, he enjoys the beach, pickleball, basketball and spending time with friends and family. At the Friends School of Baltimore, principal Steve McManus hones his empathy skills by teaching one class each semester, writes Elizabeth Heubeck in an article for Education Week.It's a practice that, while tough to fit into his administrative schedule, allows McManus to keep his "practical teaching skills sharp," connect with students, and "build trusting and empathetic relationships . Starting in Elementary school, she made the Library her home away from home. Beyond the classroom, Dafna loves the art of photography, and is always looking to capture compelling moments with families, children and surfers against the natural beauty in and around Virginia Beach. To contact us, please email summercamp@friendsbalt.org or call 410-649-3218. in History. Kim Bouchier. Our expert and dynamic faculty and staff make up the culture of our school with their unique perspectives and individual talents. Virtual Tour Video EDUCATING FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE The Friends School of Atlanta offers an exceptional academic program with differentiated instruction every step of the way. Nicolette comes to Friends School from teaching at the Manor Schools in Virginia Beach. James inspires students and adults with his amazing artistic skills and talent. John has had diverse experience developing and supporting high-quality alternative programs for students. Degrees and Certifications: B.S. Between 1991 and 1993 she worked at Just Us Kids as a floater and as a teacher coordinator. The award recognizes teachers who have done a tremendous job enriching the lives of their students. Lerin grew up in Clinton, Maryland. Katie worked with young children for the the last five summers as a camp counselorand Assistant Camp Directorin Pennsylvania. LINCOLN, Neb. Our teachers work as a team, sharing insights as well as curricular goals, ensuring that our program builds cohesively from preschool through 8th grade. Since then, she has continued to learn with the Friends school SPICES instilled within her. Her background is in environmental experiential learning and nonprofit management. Mary McDowell Friends School is a K-12 college preparatory program dedicated to the success of students with learning disabilities. She believes education is at its best when children are stimulated physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. As a board member, she focuses on research, community outreach, recruitment, and assessment. Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada. She has been dedicated to the field of education for more than 20 years, having held various roles and taught middle and high school students prior to her work in early childhood education. Our administrative staff is comprised of a group of exceptional professionals from a wide variety of business and administrative backgrounds. Her two sons are also students at VBFS. Our mission is to provide challenging academics in a diverse environment, drawing on the values, of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality and stewardship to empower our students to go out into the world with conscience, conviction and compassion. Courtney has rebuilt the library program into a special class that aids students in learning the foundations of stories, and to develop the critical thinking skills needed to isolate and understand many different concepts. I love teaching here because its a place where children are respected. He was the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer at two Manhattan-based global law firms, where he taught law partners how to write and speak effectively. Teachers & Staff. Make an Online Gift (opens in new window/tab) Annual Giving - The Fund for Friends; Planned Giving (opens in new window/tab) Meet Our Donors; Meet the Staff; Special Memorial Efforts Her students describe her as funny, crazy (in a good way!) Head of School. She thrives in a fast-paced environment and with three little ones in tow, considers herself a problem solver and task master. is a parent of a 2021 Wellsprings graduate. After co-teaching 5th grade at Friends for 2 years, I am starting a new role as the Associate Program Coordinator. She recently moved to the Virginia Beach area from Lexington, Virginia. Berna holds a BA in English Language Teaching and an MA in Early Childhood Education. Nurturing the unique gifts of every child and designing lessons that are enjoyable, accessible, and engaging light me up! She has worked with children with special needs, ages three to ten years old in private practice and in preschools. We cannot, however, extend the deadline of February 7 for financial, Address: The Friends School of Atlanta 862 Columbia Drive Decatur, GA 30030. Ive been fortunate to be teaching at Friends Preschool since 1999. Most of her experience has been with special needs children. Posted on December 18, 2019. Jacob Crow. Barbara is excited about the 2021-2022 academic year! Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso. Australia She worked at First Baptist Child Care Center for two years. Phone +61 3 6210 2200 Kate initially came to Friends as a parent of a preschooler and fell in love with the school as a parent. Virginia Wesleyan University. She has 12 years of independent school experience, of which 9 of them are specifically at Quaker schools. His wealth of knowledge from studying abroad, to extensive field experience and on site experiences at places like the Philadelphia Zoo, glass blowing studios and outdoor adventures, help shape his passion towards art. In her spare time, Roberta enjoys cooking, inventing spice blends and travelling when she can. He is very committed to the mission of Wellsprings and in helping all students reach their intended personal, graduation and/or post-secondary training goals. She believes exploring music and the arts fosters a lifelong love of learning. After high school, she attended the College of Southern Maryland where she obtained her Associates in Early Childhood Education. SOUTH Campus: Tieshia's Montessori background meshes perfectly with Friends education and the pedagogy of teaching to the whole child. She has always had a passion for teaching young children. info@friendsschoolboulder.org 303.499.1999. Mike's administration experiences range from the university level working as an NYU admissions counselor to being the founding admissions director at Stuart Hall High School in San Francisco, a member of Schools of the Sacred Heart in San Francisco. Eunice is interested in Agriculture specifically in Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). But always willing to help them with anything." Im very excited to get the opportunity to work with students for longer periods of time. Faculty & Staff. Prior to her arrival at Friends, Megan owned The Children's Academy for the Arts, a performing and creative arts academy for children. John is a retired landscape architect, having spent many years with the city of Eugene planning and designing parks, planning bike paths, and consulting on urban beautification. Where are you from and where do you live now? Susan has worked in the Arts all her life. Charleston is currently enrolled at VBFS in first grade. 1998 - 20002 years. Singer Katy Perry broke down on the set of "American Idol" Sunday after an emotional audition from Santa Fe High School mass shooting survivor Trey Louis. Being a Hampton Roads Native, Braden enjoys spending time doing many things with her friends and family outside of school. She is thrilled to still be a part of the Wellsprings Friends community, and eternally grateful to the staff and board at . Susan joined the Board of Trustees in February, 2017. She enjoys cooking and traveling as she want to see the world! She is also the schools drama teacher. We are excited to welcome Roy, and his son Jasper, who is enrolled in the Cottage, for the 2021-2022 academic year! He has written numerous published articles, including, most recently, Teaching Media Literacy Only Hope for Future: Disinformation, misinformation, distortions, half-truths, outright lies, hidden agendas and other alternative facts are being swallowed whole. (The Virginian-Pilot, March 7, 2021). We often talk about teachers who inspired us, but for me, inspiration came from a tough little guy with bright brown eyes and mischievous sense of humor. Wellsprings Friends School is a place where the education of an individual student is as treasured as the interconnectedness of our community. Thanks for subscribing! Q. Whats pre-k up to this week? John's most recent positions at PFS included the Director . She is currently pursuing an Associate degree in Business Management. SOUTH Campus: I achieved this by being the best person that I could be. That is what I am proud of, becoming a kind person, whose values lie with those of the School, and the amazing people within it. Ed lives in Norfolk and is married with three grown children. She has completed various classes for business leadership through Tidewater Community College and attended many workshops on leadership roles for women and telephone skills. Audrey has a passion for teaching and guiding children and loves learning from the way they see the world. Caitlin loves to teach children, but she loves to learn from them even more! MS Librarian, Specialist ES and MS (Innovation/Technology). Our community looks forward to welcoming them all in January 2020. In her spare time, Katie loves to read and spend time with her family and friends. She studied in Germany and received a degree in occupational therapy. LaJuan accepted the position at School for Friends in 1986. where she was a swim instructor for twenty years. Angela has dedicated her twenty-five year career to helping children learn fundamental development with positive encouragement and passion. She has a CDA and an AA in Education with a concentration in preschool. I look forward to new challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. After spending many years in the legal field, Sarah left her career when her daughter, Zoe, who is enrolled at VBFS in first grade, was six months old. She has been lucky enough to travel the world to perform and study music from Cusco, Peru, where she played goats hooves and cowrie shells with the local children, to the Conservatory of Vienna, where she performed sonatas in 18th century concert halls. She has a passion for Quaker education and the project-based, experiential learning model at VBFS. This. Earlier this month, seven MIT researchers and fourteen alumni were elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest honors bestowed upon an engineer.I find myself truly inspired by this talented group of individuals all leaders in their . Finding ways for kids to feel seen, heard and honored has always been my goal. Email. Through this process students have the power to find the answers and enact true change as citizens of their community, and in turn this allows Roy to challenge each student as well as guide them to find their worth and value in the world. Raena loves spending time with family and friends. Tanya has numerous certifications in specific early childhood learning, such as; emergent drawing, pre-writing skills, foundation blocks and milestones, and sensory solutions. 210. B.S. Our teachers are experts in their field and are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning. Morris Classroom Teacher. Its an exciting time to be part of this organization and she cant wait to see what the future has in store for Friends School! Please check your entries and try again. At Wellsprings we believe in developing the entire student, we are unique in our approach and thorough in our pursuit of providing a quality education to the eager and capable youth we serve in our familial community. During my time at Friends, I achieved more than I could have possibly hoped for. 3800 Kalmia Avenue COVID update: The Gardner School of Brentwood has updated their hours and services. Ngoc cherishes being able to help children overcome their fears and learn new things. Working with children has been a passion for me since childhood. I have worked in education for over twenty years, serving as an outdoor educator, classroom teacher, and school leader. My goal every day as an educator is to cultivate an inclusive and safe environment where there is a balance between educating head, hand, and heart. Joyful learners come together in small, diverse classes where they gain the confidence to become their best selves as students and engaged citizens. Muhlenberg College. Tanya loves the early childhood program because this is the time when students' personalities blossom and she truly enjoys seeing the "light bulb" go on when they catch on and learn something new. Register early to guarantee your child's space! She served as a Sunday School Director for almost 10 years, worked in the public school Pre-K program for 6 years and in a private daycare for 3 years. She has taught in inner-city public schools as well as at one of the nation's oldest private academies.
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